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Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary · Soquel · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily. We're proud to offer everyday savings for our community: New Members: 10% off your first order Wisdom Discount (65+): 5% off Medical Patients: 10% off Students & Teachers: 20% off with valid ID Veterans: 20% off *Please note that discounts do not stack with other deals. Ask staff for exclusions.

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Music
Coming up
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · The Cruz Room

Pinball Night — 2026-08-26

7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.

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Music 📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · Motion Pacific at The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center

Motion Pacific: Dance for PD

Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and internationally renowned Dance for PD® program designed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group. Trained Dance for Parkinson’s teachers use prompts and multiple dance styles to inspire movement, creative expression, and community. Dancers may sit in a chair, use a barre, or stand. Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is open and free to the public. Classes are appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s, no matter how advanced. Movement modifications will be made available and there is no dance experience required. Dance for Parkinson’s is offered every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 2:15pm, with the exception of the first Wednesday of the month, during which class is not held. Classes are offered in-person, in the Lobby at The 418 Project.

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Music 📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · The 418 Project

Motion Pacific- Beginning Hip Hop House

A weekly beginning hip hop house dance class. Participants will learn foundational movements, rhythms, and combinations in a structured, studio setting.

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Music 📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Wed, Aug 26, 2026 · Bargetto Winery

Trivia

Join us every Wednesday from 6:30–8pm for a lively evening of brain-teasing fun, hosted by Michael Gaither ! Outside food welcome after 5:30pm — bring your favorite bites, sip on Bargetto wine, and enjoy an evening of laughter and friendly competition. ✨ Two trivia rounds — two chances to win prizes! --- This week’s themes are: local trivia and general trivia --- No cover, just great wine and great company! Soquel Tasting Room Wednesdays | Trivia 6:30–8pm

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Comedy 📍 Soquel

☀️ Happening today

Wednesday, August 26

46 events on today. No plans required, just go.

12:00 AM
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Summer Beer Sails
📍 Discretion Brewing
Food & Drink
1:00 AM
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ReView
📍 Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery
Education
7:00 AM
See listing
Pinball Night — 2026-08-26
📍 The Cruz Room
Music
9:00 AM
$10
Pilates & Posture in the Pasture
📍 Beyond Liberty
Outdoors
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
📍 Dynomite Farm
Community
10:00 AM
FREE
International Overdose Awareness Day
📍 Watsonville Community Hospital
Wellness
10:00 AM
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Mobile Health Clinic
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
Community
10:00 AM
See listing
GARDEN TOTEMS: HANDBUILDING (2/5)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Outdoors
10:00 AM
See listing
Baby Dance Jam
📍 The 418 Project
Art & Culture

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1 upcoming event · Surf · from 2026-08-26 · to 2026-09-02

Aug
28

TOM KENNY & THE HI SEAS, MICHAEL MICHAEL MOTORCYCLE

📍 The Crepe Place
🕒 7:00 PM · See listing

It’s not every day someone can claim they’ve seen SpongeBob SquarePants, Adventure Times’ Ice King and Rick and Morty’s Squanchy front a rock ‘n roll band. However, this Friday that’s exactly what is going down at the Crepe Place with Tom Kenny & the Hi Seas. When he’s not singing the blues, Kenny is the award-winning voice behind all of those characters. Added to the mix are The Damselles, a girl group trio that adds the sultry behind Kenny’s sounds for a throwback to real, true-blue rock ‘n roll. Opening for them is the Bay’s own Michael Michael Motorcycle, an eclectic mix of Americana, indie rock and high-octane weirdness. -Mat Weir; Good Times Santa Cruz

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